Fence-post brace



Nov. 12,1929. F. A. ZIEBARTH I 735,1

FENCE POS T BRACE Filed April 23, 1928 lNV ENTOR 595mm 1 .IEBARTHATTORNEY Patented Nov. 12, 1929 UNITED STATES FREDERICK A. ZIEBARTH, OFDELANO, MINNESOTA FENCE-POST BRACE- Application filed April 23,

This invention relates to fence constructions, and the main object is toprovide means of a novel, efiicient and practical nature for bracingfence posts, particularly such as are 5 used at the ends or corners offields, where the pull by the fence netting or wires has a strongtendency to force the post from its vertical position. Further and morespecific objects will be disclosed in the course of the 1 followingspecification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, wherein,the single figure is a perspective View of a device embodying myinvention, showing it as applied to a fence, and showing the earth as 15partly removed for purpose of illustration.

Referring to the drawing more specifically, and by reference characters,A designates a corner or end post to be braced with respect to theground B and the next adjacent post C, both of which posts A and C aredriven or placed in the ground in any suitable and well known mannerbefore my improved brace is applied.

At a suitable point between the posts A T 7 and C, and preferably closerto the post C, it is necessary, in applying my improved brace mechanism,to first dig a hole D. One wall E of the hole D is undercut, as shown,and against the inclined face of this wall, I place an angular anchorplate F, the lower end of which carries a transverse plate G, and theupper end of which turns over and rests upon the ground surface, as atH. The hole is then filled in with dirt or concrete with a result thatthe anchor unit FH is firmly secured against shifting movement in anydirection. To the anchor plate extension H is rigidly secured one end ofa slightly inclined angle iron bar I, the other end of which is secured,

as by a bolt J, to the post C, preferably a short distance above theground surface. To the vertical flange of the bar I, and in closeproximity to the anchor F is secured, as by a bolt K, one end of a barL, the other end of which is secured by a bolt or bolts M to the lowerend of an inclined angle iron brace beam N, the upper end of which beamis secured, by a bolt 0, to the post A and well at up on the latter. Itis most convenient in 1928. Serial No. 272,228.

placing the beam N to first secure the bolt 0 and then secure the beltor bolts M.

It will thus be seen that the brace beam N firmly supports the post A asagainst the pulling over tendency of the wires P. That the lower end ofthis beam is held against endwise or horizontal displacement by the postC and the anchor plate FG, and against sagging or downward movement bythe plate portion H.

It is understood that suitable modifications may be made in the generaldesign and structural details of the invention as herein shown,provided, however, that said modifications come within the spirit andscope of the appended claims.

Having now therefore fully shown and described my invention, what Iclaim to be new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. A bracing device for a fence post comprising an angular anchor memberadapted to be imbedded in the ground at a distance from the post, and aninclined brace beam con necting the anchor member with the post,

said anchor member having a substantially horizontal portion for bearingdownwardly upon the ground, and a brace bar secured to and extendingfrom said horizontal portion for attachment to another post of thefence.

2. A bracing device for a fence post comprising an anchor member adaptedto be imbedded in the ground at a point midway between two posts of afence, an inclined thrust beam connecting the anchor member to the postto be braced, and a brace rod connecting the anchor member to the otherpost.

3. A device for bracing one of two spaced posts in a fence, comprisingan anchor mem ber stationed in the ground between the posts, an inclinedbrace beam, adjustable as to length, for connecting the anchor member tothe post to be braced, and a brace bar connecting the member to theother post.

4. A device for bracing one of two spaced posts in a fence, comprisingan anchor member stationed in the ground between the posts, an inclinedbrace beam, adjustable as to length, for connecting the anchor member tothe post to be braced, and a brace bar connecting the member to theother post, said anchor member having a bearing portion adapted to restupon the surface of the ground.

5. A device for bracing one of two spaced posts in a fence, comprising abearing member positioned upon the ground between the two posts, aninclined brace member connected at one end to the bearing member and atits other end to the post to be braced, and a lesser inclined bracemember connecting the bearing member to the other post.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

FREDERICK A. ZIEBARTH.

